Lima bean 'Florida Speckled Butterbean'

Phaseolus lunatus

Florida Speckled Butterbean is a variety of Lima bean which is a member of the Phaseolus family. Its botanical name is Phaseolus lunatus 'Florida Speckled Butterbean'. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual/Perennial, which is defined as a plant that can matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of one year or more. Florida Speckled Butterbean is known for growing to a height of approximately 3.00 metres (9.75 feet).

Florida Speckled Butterbean Lima bean is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Florida Speckled Butterbean

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Florida Speckled Butterbean is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Florida Speckled Butterbean are Zone 6 and Zone 14. Florida Speckled Butterbean needs a soil ph of 6.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Florida Speckled Butterbean from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between Lima bean plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

Transplanting Florida Speckled Butterbean

Florida Speckled Butterbean is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.